WELL TO BECOME A VET WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE I MUST GO BY? ALSO HOW MANY YEARS WILL IT TAKE? WHATS THE PAY? AND WILL I EVER HAVE TO STUDYHUMAN HEALTH TO BE A VET? IS IT CONSIDERED MEDICAL? OH AND WHATS THE WORKINMG CONDITIOINS?
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2007-11-07 06:52:57 · 2 answers · asked by Saints Fan 100% N.0.l.A. 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Most high schools do not have any requirements, however the higher the GPA you have the better chance of getting into a good college you will have.
As far as college goes it is really no different than trying to become a doctor. There is a vet college you will attend within the college itself and you just work your way through the program as in any other degree. Depeding on the college and exact program they also require different amounts (time, locations) of clinic work and some even go as far as requiring you to be a resident vet first.
As far as pay it depends on where you work. For example pay will be different if you are a vet in some small farm town office vs some big *** zoo. It also varies based off of your position... ie resident vet, vet, vet director, etc, etc, etc.
Yes it is considered medical, why would it not?
If you really want to see what colleges require most will put degree requirements on their webpage or you can swing by and pick up a packet from an advisor.
2007-11-07 07:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by The Cheshire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In high school it would be a good idea to take any science courses offered: biology, physiology, chemistry, etc. Once in college you would first have to earn a Bachelor of Science degree (4 year program) in either zoology or pre-veterinary medicine. You would then apply to vet school and attend for an additional 4 years to graduate. Pay can range greatly depending who you work for and what you specialize in. (large animal: horses, cows, etc vs. small animal vet: dogs, cats, etc. vs. zoo vet: elephants, monkeys, etc) Obviously you would make more if you had your own practice vs. being employed by another vet in their pet hospital. Zoos vets would be paid well, but these jobs are highly competative. Working conditions again depend on what type of vet you are.
http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/veterinarycareers/u/Careers_Schooling.htm
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vcareer.htm
2007-11-08 13:12:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋